Under state law, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st to enter Kindergarten.

If your child transfers from an out-of-state public school and does not meet the age requirements for a Florida public school, you will need to provide an official letter of transcript from the last school attended.

To enter first grade, a child must be 6 on or before September 1st and must have successfully completed Kindergarten.

When should I register my child for school?
If your child is school age, you may go to the school your child will attend at any time.

What documents are required to register my child?

To register your child in school, the following documentation is needed:

Verification of age (one of the following):

A. Certified Birth Certificate (required for Pre-K & Kindergarten) – no photocopies (school will make photocopy)
B. Insurance Policy on child’s life that has been in force for at least 2 years
C. Passport showing the age of the child
D. School record (from school previously attended)
E. Certificate of Baptism, accompanied by parent’s affidavit
F. A religious record showing child’s birth accompanied by parent’s affidavit

Proof of Residence (one of the following documents):

A. Copy of mortgage, lease/rental or contract
B. Copy of recent utility bill (electric or cable)
C. Credit Card bill with current address
D. Affidavit from person with whom you are living

Proof of Immunizations

Proof of Physical Examination (State of Florida School Entry Health Exam or equivalent):

A. MUST be within 12 months of 1st day of school enrollment for initial entrance into a Florida public school
B. MUST be signed and dated by physician

Photocopy of your child’s Social Security Card

Legal Documentation – If you are not the legal guardian or residential custodial parent of a student OR there is a court decision regarding release of information related to custody/restraining order, etc., state law REQUIRES that one of the following documents be provided for enrollment:

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.